How to Pay for Parking at West Chester Borough Meters
West Chester Borough gives you five convenient ways to pay for metered parking. You can use your phone, a kiosk, or a traditional phone call. Pick the method that works best for you.
Payment Methods
Mobile App or Pay-by-Text Download the Flowbird mobile app from the App Store or Google Play Store. Once you're parked, enter your license plate and payment details in the app. You can also text your parking code to 727563 for a secure payment link. No account creation required with the text option.
Pay-by-Plate Kiosks Locate a modernized touchscreen kiosk near your parking spot. Enter your license plate number and select how long you want to stay. Kiosks accept credit cards and contactless payments like Apple Pay and Google Pay. All kiosks are solar-powered and offer text receipts instead of paper.
Pay by Phone Call 610-546-7054 from any touchstone phone and follow the prompts. This method works if you don't have a smartphone or prefer traditional payment.
Online Payment Visit the West Chester Borough website and use their online payment portal. You'll need your license plate or parking space information.
Important Details
Metered parking is available on several West Chester streets. Check signage for your specific zone. Rates and time limits vary by location, so verify the posted rules before you park.
Parking enforcement officers use wireless handheld devices to check payment status, so you don't need to display proof of payment. With mobile payment options, you can extend your parking session remotely if you need more time.
West Chester also enforces parking regulations strictly. Yellow curbs are no-parking zones designed for safety at intersections. Even partial overlap with a yellow curb results in a ticket.
Pro Tips
Use mobile payment to avoid carrying coins and eliminate trips back to feed the meter. The Flowbird app and text options let you manage parking from anywhere. If you live in West Chester, consider a residential parking permit, which you can apply for through the borough's online portal.